Impact Level: Notification
Locations Affected: Kazakhstan
Tracking Id: RINTP3067261862
Description:
Kazhydromet has forecast widespread adverse weather conditions across several regions of Kazakhstan on Thursday (04 December). Conditions include fog, snow, icy surfaces and strong winds. The following are the additional details:
• Fog formation is expected overnight or in the morning across multiple regions, including Aktobe, Mangystau, Zhetisu, Abai, East Kazakhstan, Kostanay, Atyrau, Almaty, Turkestan, Zhambyl, West Kazakhstan, Karaganda, Kyzylorda, Ulytau, North Kazakhstan, Pavlodar, and Akmola, potentially reducing visibility along highways, intercity corridors and rural roads. Urban centres such as Taldykorgan, Turkestan, Taraz, Kostanay city, Uralsk, Karaganda city, Kyzylorda city, Zhezkazgan and Astana are also expected to experience fog.
• Icy surfaces are anticipated in parts of North Kazakhstan, Pavlodar and Akmola regions, with conditions most likely in northern and eastern zones. Pavlodar may see daytime icy patches, while Akmola may experience combined ice and fog.
• Snow and a snowstorm are expected in the northern Abai region, with the risk of ground-level drifting snow in exposed areas. Strong northeasterly winds reaching 15–20 m/s are likely in the northeast and mountainous zones of the Zhambyl region, potentially affecting open stretches and elevated road segments.
Impact:
Fog formation is expected to reduce visibility across major highways, affecting early-morning commuting and intercity travel. Icy road patches may impact vehicle traction in northern and eastern districts. Snowstorm activity in Abai may disrupt rural mobility. Sudden wind gusts can affect high-sided vehicles and exposed mountainous roads. Authorities are expected to maintain vigil and issue local directives depending on the weather development and situational requirements
Recommendations:
Advised to remain abreast of further weather-related updates via the official website of Kazhydromet at https://kazhydromet.kz.
Sources:
• https://www.kazhydromet.kz/en/storm
